Civil Rights Complaints Filed over Use of Force During Protests in Mexico

MEXICO- Two non-profit associations have filed complaints in relation to the abuse suffered by their members at recent protests in Mexico City. The two protesters, who were in the capital's main square, known as the Zocalo, on November 20th were reportedly attacked by the police. According to Miguel Angel Mencera, Chief of Government in Mexico […]

April 13, 2017 at 1:56 PM PDT

Uruguay Apologized for Its President’s Comments on Mexico’s Current State of Affairs

MEXICO.- During a recent interview, the President of Uruguay, Juse Mujica, criticized the violence and corruption that is taking place in Mexico. Now, both the country and the President are apologizing for the comments [/p] In an interview with "Foreign Affairs Latinoamérica" after being questioned about the violence taking place in Mexico, and the disappearance […]

April 13, 2017 at 1:56 PM PDT

Chileans Protest Detention of Student in Mexico

SANTIAGO DE CHILE.- During the recent massive protests in Mexico City over the near two-month-long disappearance of 43 students from a rural teacher training academy, a Chilean was arrested. According to witness accounts, the detention was unjust, and has provoked additional protests in Chile with anti-Mexico sentiment. Lawrence Maxwell Ilabaca, age 47-years-old, was in the […]

April 13, 2017 at 1:56 PM PDT

Opera Patron Celebrates Six Years Fostering the Art in Tijuana

TIJUANA- On November 22nd, the Baja California Opera teaching patronage celebrated its 6th anniversary with a formal concert hosted by the Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT). The concert called Que Tijuana Cante, or Let Tijuana Sing, included the voices of Alan Pingarron, Ivanna Valadez and Patricia Santos. [p]Maria del Socorro, counselor to the patronage, welcomed the […]

April 13, 2017 at 1:56 PM PDT

The Heroines of the Mexican Revolution

In light of the recent festivities surrounding the Mexican Revolution, on November 20th, and the conflict that the country is currently experiencing, it is a good moment to remember the heroines of the Mexican Revolution. When reading about the Mexican Revolution, a series of heroes such as Emiliano Zapata, Francisco "Pancho" Villa, and Venustiano Carranza […]

April 13, 2017 at 1:55 PM PDT

Beer of the Week: FestivAle by Hellixir Beer

Christmas time is upon us and with it a variety of meals and typical drinks that are exclusive to this time of year. The most traditional beverages are atole, fruit punch, and champurrado. In the spirit of these beverages, Hellixir Beer has created a beer for this season, FestivAle, with the flavor of Christmas punch, […]

April 13, 2017 at 1:55 PM PDT

Peña Nieto’s Step Daughter is Verbally Abused in Las Vegas, NV

MEXICO.- Sofia Castro, a Mexican actress and the daughter of Mexico's first lady (step-daughter of President Peña Nieto) was booed and yelled at in a Las Vegas Hotel thise week. Sofia Castro is in Las Vegas to attend the Latino Grammys. VIDEO: Peña Nieto's Stepdaughter attends Latino Grammys Castro was in the headlines as recently […]

April 13, 2017 at 1:55 PM PDT

Marches in Mexico Not Dying Down

MEXICO CITY.- In Mexico City, and throughout the country, a march to protest the disappearance of 43 missing students swept through the streets of the capital, and cities throughout the country. The march was timed on the same day that commemorates the start of the Mexican Revolution of 1910, and came almost two months since […]

April 13, 2017 at 1:55 PM PDT

Santa’s Red 2014 by Cerveceria Insurgente

The time for winter varieties of beer has arrived, and with it the now famous Santa's Red ] by Cervecería Insurgente. This year, they decided to launch it with a video where they explain the different qualities that this Christmas beer possesses. VIDEO: Cervecería Insurgente Presents: Santa's Red 2014" This year, Santa's Red brings 9.3% […]

April 13, 2017 at 1:55 PM PDT

Tijuana Seeks to Become Capital of Craft Brews

After many months of working with the city government to regulate the craft beer industry, local brewers can now rest assured that new legislation will be beneficial to this new local craft. During a recent meeting held by the city and Tijuana brewers, at the facilities. of Cervecería Insurgente, councilmember Francisco Hernandez indicated that this […]

April 13, 2017 at 1:54 PM PDT

Tijuana’s Walk of Fame Fiasco

First impressions are important. The first and only time I have ever met Miguel Angel Badiola was nearly three years ago during my second night of filming with Anthony Bourdain for his ''No Reservations'' Baja episode filmed at the historic Agua Caliente race track. Badiola, a high level executive for the Caliente Casino was trying […]

April 13, 2017 at 1:54 PM PDT

What does it take for a Mexican to land on Mars?

MEXICO.- In order for Mexico to prosper in terms of science and technology, the first thing it needs is for its authorities to stop killing students, and then, for public resources to stop being funneled out of the public coffers into the hands of corrupt people. This was the answer given by Alberto Barrita, the […]

April 13, 2017 at 1:54 PM PDT

Mexico’s First Lady Sells Mansion After Wide Criticism

MEXICO.- Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto's wife, Angelica Rivera, announced that she would sell the rights to her luxurious home located in one of Mexico City's most exclusive neighborhoods, in order to avoid being the target of speculation and "defamation". "Today, I am addressing all Mexicans, because you have the right to know the truth. […]

April 13, 2017 at 1:54 PM PDT

Festival Tijuana Interzona

Tijuana- The eight edition of Tijuana Interzonais upon us. From November 20th through November 29th, an event dedicated to cultural activities will take place. The program is very diverse, with 50 scheduled activities including art along the border, literary tendencies, musical tradition, street graffiti, debate, dance, fables, theater, night life, performance arts, photography, graphic design, […]

April 13, 2017 at 1:54 PM PDT

BREAKING TABOOS AND OFFERING POLITCAL ELECTORAL REFORM CERTAINTY

During his participation in the Grupo Madrugadores de Tijuana session last July, the general secretary of government, Francisco Rueda Gomez, spoke of the homologation process of Baja California's Constitution with the recently approved reforms of the Federal Constitution, as well as the political electoral reform that was recently and unanimously approved by Baja California Congress, […]

April 13, 2017 at 1:53 PM PDT

Crossing borders: CECUT offers exhibition “Migración”

A man sleeps under a worn blanket wedged into a crevice in the dirt up against the border wall in Tijuana. The steep pitch of the wall careens across the frame in a sharp diagonal fall, revealing a giant cliff face just below. With this visual image, photographer David Meneses de la Paz captures the […]

April 13, 2017 at 1:51 PM PDT

“The White Widow”: Most Wanted Terrorist is Killed

Samantha Lewthwaite, a British citizen and one of the most wanted terrorists, died at the hands of a pro-Russian sharp shooter during an attack on the Ucranian border in the East of the country, according to Regnum, a Russian agency. She was the wife of a Jamaican, Germain Lindsay, a person that casued a bus […]

April 13, 2017 at 1:50 PM PDT

Support Program for Homeless Migrants in Tijuana Continues

TIJUANA.- The Tijuana city government – via its Social Municipal Development Department – hosted its third day of a program specifically targeted at helping the large homeless population residing in the Tijuana River, known as the "bordo". Called "Programa Mejora", or "Improvement Program" this time, the service booths were set up in an area near […]

April 13, 2017 at 1:50 PM PDT

Family members of missing students head out on tour of country

MEXICO.- The families of the 43 missing students of Ayotzinapa, Guerrero toured the country this week to spread their messages of pain and anger with the government over a situation that has not only outraged the country, but is also resulting in economic losses to the country, according to an announcement from the government today. […]

April 13, 2017 at 1:50 PM PDT

Mexico Will Start Charging Entry Tax Arriving via Tijuana

TIJUANA.- A pilot program put in place by Mexico's National Immigration Institute (INM) at the Otay Mesa border crossing charging foreigners an entry tax caused quite a controversy amongst residents in the border region this week. Today, the INM has clarified some of the many questions that locals were asking, and have assured that the […]

April 13, 2017 at 1:50 PM PDT